The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening security enforcement and judicial processes within the nation’s airports through a high-level justice stakeholders’ engagement focused on arrest, prosecution, and judicial administration in the aviation sector.
It said in a statement on Thursday that the engagement, themed “Strengthening Arrest, Prosecution and Judicial Administration Within the Airport Environment,” brought together legal professionals, security agencies, prosecutors, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving justice administration and regulatory enforcement across airport facilities.
Representing the Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, the Director of Aviation Security Services, Afegbai Igbafe, stressed the importance of effective law enforcement and inter-agency collaboration in safeguarding airport infrastructure and maintaining public confidence in Nigeria’s aviation system.
He said the airport environment must consistently reflect order, safety, discipline, and strict compliance with regulations, noting that offences committed within airport facilities should not be treated lightly due to their potential impact on passenger confidence and national security.
He stated that FAAN remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of passengers, staff, and airport users, adding that achieving this objective requires stronger synergy among Aviation Security, the Nigeria Police, relevant security agencies, prosecutors, and other stakeholders within the aviation ecosystem.
Igbafe also called for stronger enforcement mechanisms within airport environments to ensure compliance with aviation laws, safety standards, and security regulations.
In her opening remarks, the Director of Legal Services, Bridget Gold, described the engagement as timely, particularly in addressing legal and operational issues affecting airport administration.
She explained that the forum was designed to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of judicial administration processes within the airport environment, while clarifying the roles of security agencies, prosecutors, legal practitioners, and other institutions in the effective administration of justice.
According to her, the engagement would strengthen cooperation, coordination, and mutual understanding among stakeholders responsible for maintaining law, order, and security within Nigeria’s airports.
The event featured technical presentations and interactive sessions by legal experts, security agencies, prosecutors, and other industry stakeholders on improving arrest procedures, prosecution processes, and judicial coordination within the aviation sector.
